This math topic focuses on the subtraction of fractions with different denominators. The content hones skills on how to simplify basic problems by changing one denominator to make the fractions comparable. It involves setting up and solving fraction subtraction problems. Examples include subtracting fractions like 3/5 - 3/10 and 6/7 - 12/14. It's part of a broader unit on advanced fraction addition and subtraction.

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Fraction Subtraction - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator
1
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 3 over 7 - 4 over 14
a A LaTex expression showing 21 over 56 - 16 over 56
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 14 - 4 over 14
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 14 - 4 over 14
2
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 9 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 20 over 30 - 18 over 30
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15 - 10 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15 - 9 over 15
3
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 12 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 15 over 15 - 12 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15 - 12 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15 - 12 over 15
4
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 4 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10 - 4 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 10 - 4 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 20 over 30 - 12 over 30
5
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 6 over 10
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 10 - 6 over 10
b A LaTex expression showing 8 over 10 - 6 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 10 - 6 over 10
6
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 - 4 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6 - 4 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 - 4 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 14 over 21 - 12 over 21
7
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 5 over 7 - 3 over 21
a A LaTex expression showing 15 over 21 - 3 over 21
b A LaTex expression showing 15 over 21 - 4 over 21
c A LaTex expression showing 18 over 21 - 3 over 21
8
Set up this fraction subtraction problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 4 over 5 - 8 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 64 over 80 - 40 over 80
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 15 - 8 over 15
c A LaTex expression showing 12 over 15 - 8 over 15